Category Archives: Investment Banking

On January 6, 2014, investor and financial consultant, John O’Donnell joined Mike Cosentino on Democratic Perspective to discuss the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT). The Financial Transaction Tax is also known by the misnomer, Robin Hood Tax. Although various forms of … Continue reading →

The Welfare Programs You Never Hear About: Are Government Benefits Payments Going To the Wrong People? Democratic Perspective’s Steve Williamson, Chuck Williamson, and Bill Timberman take a look at the Federal Government’s subsidies to private industry. Why do they dwarf benefits … Continue reading →

Assessing the Robin Hood Tax: Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson look at the proposed Financial Transaction Tax, otherwise known as the Robin Hood Tax, that would levy a 0.5% tax on financial trading transactions. How much revenue would it … Continue reading →

Democratic Perspective is fortunate to have an outstanding economist in our ranks. Chuck Williamson is a member of Verde Valley Independent Democrats and the brother of co-host, Stephen Williamson. He spent his career in the banking industry, much of it as Chief Investment … Continue reading →

Predators and Victims: The Cost to the Real Economy and the Middle Class of an Overgrown Financial Sector. Democratic Perspective co-hosts Mike Cosentino and Steve Williamson talk with James K. Galbraith, professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs … Continue reading →